Before Felicity and Noel can deal with the repercussions of their kiss, he is called away on a family emergency. His uncle has been involved in a serious auto accident, and Noel must make all the arrangements. When he returns weeks later after his uncle's unexpected recovery, he and Felicity decide to put aside discussion of their relationship until after finals. Noel discovers that he picked up the wrong bag at the airport, leaving him without any of his notes. Felicity offers to help him. However, they spend most of their time making out instead of studying. An annoying guy named Richard, whom Noel had just reported for having a barbecue in his room, sees them kissing. He threatens to report Noel for fraternizing with an advisee unless he lets Richard do whatever he wants. Ben calls on Felicity to help him prepare for their poetry final. She agrees because she owes him after causing him to flunk the earlier essay. He tells her that he saw her kissing Noel in the bathroom, and Felicity raves about what a great guy Noel is. Noel has an allergic reaction to a "smart drink" concocted by Meghan. He sees Felicity with Ben and flips out. Felicity tells both guys that they are on their own, as she must study for her own finals. Ben tries to reassure Noel about his relationship with Felicity. Elena teaches Felicity her strange but effective memorization system, which involves M&Ms. Sean decides to sell fruit to students in the library. He is unsuccessful, until Julie gives it a try. In exchange for her assistance, he agrees to help her study for her economics final. Noel interrupts Felicity's final to talk to her, as his uncle has just died and he must leave town again immediately. She assures him that there is something between them. Ben declines to accompany Felicity back to Palo Alto. He stays in New York with Julie, who is living at his apartment.